Nov 22, 2008

But let your heart keep my commands;2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,4And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths.7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.8 It will be health to your flesh,[b] And strength[c] to your bones.9 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction;12 For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.15 She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.16 Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion;22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.23 Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;26 For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.28 Do not say to your neighbor,

“ Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you.29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.30 Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.31 Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;32 For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright.33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.34 Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.35 The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.

Nov 19, 2008

Yes, the photo of my peanut-butter loving little guy is one of 20 finalists in the Prego Fun with Food Contest at 5 Minutes for Mom.You can vote for us at this post HERE. Be sure to scroll down past all the photos to see the voting options. By the way, he is #12.

The Top prize is $500 gift card for a grocery store in your area. What a blessing that would be!!

Nov 12, 2008

DS#2 narration: King Edmund desired peace for his country. One day he sent a messenger to Canute (King of the Danes) saying "How about the two kings fight each other and who ever wins will be come king?"

Canute agreed. The two kings fought with spears on their horses then jumped off and fought with their swords fiercely. Edmund was taller and Canute was being beaten. Canute said, "Stop. Why can't we rule together?"

DS #1 narration: The kingdom was divided. King Edmund Ironside ruled the south part and King Canute ruled the north part. There was peace for a short time because Edmund only reigned for seven months (he died). During his short reign, he did more for England than his father Ethelred (who was cowardly and weak) did in several years.

Nov 10, 2008

Have you seen the patterns at this website?? I ordered two patterns (the Regency Gown and the Edwardian Apron) a couple of years ago. I even bought the fabric for both, but have not made either yet. Babies & homeschooling have taken a higher priority to my sewing, as of late.

Instant access to the patterns - no waiting for the mailman to deliver. And there are so many to choose from and the price is reduced as well. The savings from the pattern not needing to be shipped are passed along!!!